Whales

Whale, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Whales

Travel along Victoria's spectacular southern coastline and watch humpback whales, southern right whales, blue whales and orcas as they make their annual pilgrimage from the feeding grounds of Antarctica to give birth and raise their calves in Australia's warmer waters. More than 60 percent of the world's whale population can be found in Australian waters, where numbers have grown steadily over the last twenty years. Whales begin arriving in May and stay until early October, when they make the return journey to Antarctica.

Whales can be spotted out at sea all along the Great Ocean Road, past Phillip Island and on to Gippsland's south coast, however, the best viewing opportunities are found in and around Portland, Warrnambool and Phillip Island. Watch from purpose-built viewing platforms, clifftops and rocky outcrops along the coast or join a wildlife cruise or scenic flight to get a closer look.